Akai MPX8 – SD Sample Pad Controller with USB & MIDI

OVERVIEW

The Akai MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller with USB & MIDI is a compact, durable device that lets you load samples via SD cards and assign them to eight velocity-sensitive pads. It features USB and standard MIDI connectivity for use with DAWs and MIDI gear, and includes software for easy sample editing and conversion. With an included library of loops and samples, the MPX8 offers convenient, versatile sound control for studio, stage, or broadcast use.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Sample Simplicity:

Load samples via SD or SDHC cards and assign them to eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.

Versatile Use:

Ideal for studio, live stage, or broadcast use with a compact, durable design.

MIDI Connectivity:

Features USB and standard MIDI inputs and outputs, allowing control of music software and outboard MIDI gear. Includes USB cable and 1/8″-to-MIDI adapter.

Easy Editing:

Comes with a sample kit editor for arranging, tuning, and adding reverb to samples on Mac or PC. Drag-and-drop functionality simplifies the process.

Built-In Samples and Loops:

Includes a free Loop Library download and a large library of standard samples for various performance and production needs.

Portability:

Compact and easy to load, providing quick, one-touch access to a wide range of sounds.

*SD and SDHC cards sold separately.

FEATURES

• Add mono or stereo samples via standard full-size SD card (sold separately)
• 8 x velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive MPC pads
• USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs
• Controls computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gear
• Drag-and-drop sample kit editor for Mac® and PC included
• Built-in library of popular sounds and samples
• Includes additional free Akai Pro loop library download
• Tune, add reverb, and save sample sets for easy recall
• 2 x Balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm)
• 1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm)

TECHNICAL SPECS

Audio Outputs:

• 2 x TRS 1/4″ (balanced)
• 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) headphone

MIDI I/O:

• MIDI over USB
• 5-Pin DIN via 1/8″ (3.5mm) MIDI in and out (cable included)

Pads: 8 velocity sensitive

Sounds:

• 21 internal (virtually unlimited via sd card)
• 8 Sounds Accessible via Pads

Polyphony: 8-voice

Panning: 9-position user programmable

Other Features:

• Reverb
• Sample tune
• 3 different trigger types

Power: Input 5VDC 1000mA via USB

Weight: 0.45kg (1 lbs.)

Dimensions: 29.46 cm x 10.16 cm x 3.30 cm (11.6″ x 4″ x 1.3″)

DOWNLOADS

• MPX8 – User Guide (1.00 MB)
• MPX8 – Firmware Update v1.0.01 (572.67 kB)
• MPX8 – Editor v1.0.1 (Mac – 16.99 MB)
• MPX8 – Editor v1.0.1 (PC – 8.95 MB)
• MPX8 – File Conversion Utility v1.0.8 (Mac – 1.93 MB)
• MPX8 – File Conversion Utility v1.0.6 (PC – 1.72 MB)
• MPX8 – Drum & Percussion Library (56.45 MB)
• MPX8 – Loop Library (286.86 MB)